Often cystitis is also a risk factor for bladder cancer.

If there are bladder stones, urethral obstruction, prostate hypertrophy, abnormal anatomical structure of the bladder, etc., cystitis will be prone to occur, and it is necessary to seek thorough treatment by a urologist; the picture is a situation photo.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Yang Qun (formerly known as Yang Pengju), a 2-time winner of the Golden Horse Award, died of bladder cancer in Los Angeles, USA, at the age of 88.

Yang Qun has been struggling with bladder cancer for a year and a half. Recently, his condition has deteriorated and the cancer cells have spread to his lungs.

Physicians remind that to prevent bladder cancer, there are "3 nos, 2 musts", that is, do not hold back urine, do not inflame, do not come into contact with carcinogens, eat more yellow-green fruits and vegetables and drink more water.

Painless hematuria in the elderly seek medical examination soon

The Nantou Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare pointed out that the most common symptom of bladder cancer is painless hematuria.

If you are over 60 years old and have painless hematuria, seek medical attention immediately.

Older men with hematuria may also have prostatic hypertrophy or prostate cancer, but they will be accompanied by some symptoms of difficulty in urinating.

If young people have hematuria, it is often a urinary tract infection or urinary tract stones, and is often accompanied by symptoms such as painful urination, frequent urination, low back pain, and backache.

The cause can only be diagnosed after a detailed consultation and examination by a physician.

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No urination, no inflammation, no exposure to carcinogens

As for how to maintain the bladder and prevent the occurrence of bladder cancer, Nantou Hospital stated that it should do the following "3 nos, 2 musts":

1. Allow the bladder to function normally.

If you don't hold back your urine on weekdays, you will be relieved if you have the urge to urinate.

When you arrive in a new environment, first pay attention to whether there is a toilet, so as not to find a toilet temporarily.

2. Avoid recurrent cystitis.

Research evidence shows that frequent cystitis is also a risk factor for bladder cancer.

If there are bladder stones, urethral obstruction, prostate hypertrophy, abnormal anatomical structure of the bladder, etc., cystitis is prone to occur, and it is necessary to seek thorough treatment by a urologist.

3. Avoid contact or exposure to carcinogens.

In today's living environment, the most common bladder cancer carcinogen is cigarettes, which are also carcinogens of killers such as lung cancer.

In addition, there are quite a lot of reports on exposure to risk factors in some industries or occupations, such as: dye workers, rubber tire workers, hairdressers, painters, metal workers, leather processing industries, etc.

Therefore, practitioners of these occupations should do regular urine screening.

Eating more yellow-green fruits and vegetables containing carotenoids can prevent cancer

4. More exposure to anti-cancer substances in nature.

You can eat more yellow-green vegetables and fruits containing carotenoids. In addition, broccoli, cabbage, longan and cabbage are rich in Oltipraz, which is likely to be an effective anti-cancer substance for bladder cancer, which is still being tested.

Drinking plenty of water can dilute carcinogens in urine

5. Drink plenty of water.

A large amount of water can dilute carcinogens in the urine, reducing the chance of it irritating the bladder mucosa.

People in high-risk groups should pay more attention to drinking more water.

It is recommended that if you have no kidney or heart disease, you should drink more than 2000cc of boiled water every day.

In addition, Nantou Hospital also reminded that the endemic areas of black foot disease in Taiwan are also prone to bladder cancer - including Chiayi Budai, Yizhu, Tainan Beimen, Xuejiazhi Township and its surrounding areas, the incidence of bladder cancer is higher than other areas in Taiwan much higher.

Residents in these areas used to drink deep well water that may contain carcinogens decades ago. Therefore, if you have lived in the area for more than 10 to 15 years, you should have regular urine screening. Check with a urologist.

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